Estate planning, probate & elder law in Fort Lauderdale
John Clarke works directly with every client, no call center, no junior associate, and it shows. Here is a selection of what they say across Avvo, Google, and Thumbtack.
Rated 5.0 across 63 verified reviews on Avvo, Google & Thumbtack
“We just completed our revocable trust, living wills and powers of attorney with John Clarke. He made the entire experience so simple; he is very patient, responsive and took the time to answer our questions, and we had so many of them. We had put off creating our trust and will because we thought it would be complicated and expensive. John made it easy to understand and his charges are very reasonable.”
Kenny Luc
Revocable trust, living wills & powers of attorney · via Google
Oct 2026
“I rolled the dice on John Clarke and won. He cares about his clients, gets back in a timely manner and anticipates your needs. Highly recommended for probate actions.”
Ron Kanterman
Probate · via Google
Sep 2026
“I highly recommend this elder law attorney. He was knowledgeable, compassionate, and professional throughout the entire process. He took the time to explain every step clearly, answered all of my questions with patience, and made what could have been a very stressful situation much easier to navigate. His expertise in elder law, Medicaid planning, and estate matters gave my family confidence that we were making the right decisions.”
Nancy Serbellon
Elder law & Medicaid · via Google
Jul 2026
“I would 100% recommend John Clarke. He was a great guide and help with understanding and getting prepared to apply for Medicaid in Florida. Thanks so much John!”
Jeryl Paris
Medicaid planning · via Google
Aug 2026
“I want to thank attorney Clarke for a wonderful advisory session that I had recently. He is very knowledgeable in the area of family, power of attorney, senior care, responsibilities, trust and deeds. I felt very comfortable speaking with attorney Clarke on my family matters.”
D L
Elder law & estate planning · via Google
Aug 2026
“Always an outstanding experience when dealing with his firm. John is very professional and extremely knowledgeable. He is very personable and listens carefully to your needs. I would highly recommend him to others.”
Jayne Caudill
Repeat client · via Google
Jul 2026
“John gave us excellent advice. He listened to us. He prepared our file flawlessly. He got us a great price, which is extremely rare in Miami. Under these circumstances we highly recommend John Clarke!”
Michel Coffre
Client review · via Google
Sep 2026
“Mr. Clarke is efficient, intelligent, and kind. Highly recommended!”
Lily
Client review · via Google
Jul 2026
“John was very knowledgeable and helpful in giving advice on the handling of my father's estate. He provided a step-by-step course of action to probate the estate. I would definitely recommend him.”
Nat L.
Probate · via Thumbtack
Jan 2026
“I am pleased to share my highest recommendation for Clarke Law PA. From our very first interaction, John demonstrated a deep understanding of the law, communicated clearly, and gave guidance that was both practical and strategic for my needs. Every question was answered promptly, and I always felt fully informed and supported.”
Heleven M.
Estate planning · via Thumbtack
Dec 2025
“I am very impressed by John Clarke's skills as a lawyer and advocate. He helped me plan my estate and helped my father qualify for Medicaid long-term care. He was knowledgeable, caring, and very efficient. I would definitely use Mr. Clarke again.”
Drew H.
Elder law & Medicaid · via Thumbtack
Apr 2019
“John helped me with my estate planning in an efficient and affordable manner, which turned what I thought would be a stressful process into a smooth one.”
Robert Mitchell
Estate planning · via Google
2023
“Mr. Clarke is an excellent estate planning lawyer. He drafted a revocable trust, a will, and a business succession agreement for me and my business. He helped me save money and take maximum advantage of the tax laws, in addition to giving me peace of mind. I rate him five stars.”
Steven R.
Estate & business planning · via Thumbtack
Apr 2019
“Recently my wife and I needed to fine-tune our trust and wills, and Mr. Clarke was a tremendous help. He made very sound amendment suggestions and executed them in a timely manner. We feel confident recommending Mr. Clarke for any trust planning issues you may encounter now or in the future.”
Allen F.
Wills & trusts · via Thumbtack
May 2024
“Mr. Clarke represented me in suing a trustee who was stealing money from my mom's trust. As a result of his hard work, the trustee was removed and I got the property that I deserved. John is a very intelligent and diligent lawyer, and I highly recommend him.”
Kelvin M.
Trust litigation · via Thumbtack
May 2023
“John Clarke is one in a million. I was referred to him after contacting five or six other lawyers who did not want to bother with my case, and he actually listened. He asked pertinent questions and called to keep me up to date. John is the ultimate professional, and it would be hard to find anyone better.”
Cynthia
Client review · via Avvo
Nov 2022
“Great experience working with John. He is very professional and easy to talk to. I would highly recommend John for anyone looking for an estate planning attorney.”
Kevin T.
Estate planning · via Thumbtack
Jun 2021
“I had a wonderful experience working with Mr. Clarke. He advised me on the sale of a business and drafted the documents for the transaction. He was professional, smart, and saved me a huge amount of money. I highly recommend him, and will use him again.”
Hans G.
Business sale · via Thumbtack
Apr 2019
“Mr. Clarke is an excellent lawyer. He helped me save my business when I was being sued by my ex-partner.”
Paul M.
Business dispute · via Thumbtack
Nov 2019
“John Clarke is a smart, creative, and compassionate attorney who has won several real estate-related cases for me.”
Lil Cherven
Real estate · via Google
2023
“Attorney John Clarke represented me in defending against a wrongful lawsuit filed against me, and did not fail to succeed and achieve.”
Nicholas Salanitro
Civil litigation · via Google
2022
“Mr. Clarke is tough and smart. After my house was sold at a foreclosure auction, the bank sued me for a deficiency of $150K. He found that the servicer hadn't filed the correct documents to prove standing, and as a result the court dismissed the case.”
Mark
Foreclosure defense · via Avvo
May 2017
“All I can say is he is truly amazing. Not only did he help me solve my major problem, he did it with prompt and professional service, answering immediately. Highly recommended.”
Ruby J.
Client review · via Thumbtack
Sep 2023
“John was there for me any time I needed him, and he has the best, most practical legal solutions.”
Kevin M.
Real estate · via Thumbtack
Aug 2022
“We hired Mr. Clarke to contest an HOA lien. John responded and communicated through all of our worries. We definitely recommend Mr. John Clarke.”
Moshe B.
Property dispute · via Thumbtack
Sep 2019
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